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CHC50113 - Diploma in Early Childhood Education and Care

Course Details

Course Summary

Advance your career in the Early Childhood industry with a Diploma qualification. This will equip you with the essential skills required for a role in a range of early childhood education settings. Upon completing your Diploma, you will be equipped to work as an Early Childhood Educator. As a graduate of this course you may choose to undertake additional studies and enrol in a Bachelor of Education, where you will gain credit for your Diploma. VET Student Loan Information VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units. For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us.


Entry Requirements

Standard Course Entry Requirements: There are no entry requirements for this course. Bridging Teacher Entry Requirements Teachers are eligible to enrol in the customised course structure if they: - Hold a Primary Teaching qualification with a focus on children aged 5 to 8 years old (eg qualification with focus on children aged 3 to 8 or 5 to 12) A prerequisite competency will apply to students who have graduated prior to 1990. - Hold current teacher registration. (Qualifications that are specifically for middle and secondary school aged children are not acceptable) - A current First Aid Certificate with the code HLTAID004 is required which may be obtained during study Documents required for Bridging Teacher entry JP certified copies of the following documents are required to verify eligibility to enrol and are to be submitted to VET-childcare-rockhampton@cqu.edu.au before enrolment can continue: - Proof of teacher registration - Primary teaching qualification(s) - Marriage certificate or similar (if necessary) Please note - qualifications which are specifically for middle and secondary school aged children are not acceptable.


Vocational Placement and Work Integrated Learning

Students must complete a Vocational Placement and/or Work Integrated Learning as part of this qualification.

Additional information

Practical Placement Information Each unit in this course has a practical component. Students who are not already working in a regulated education and care service for example Kindergarten or Long Day Care centre must organise a voluntary work placement. Students who are already employed in a regulated education and care service, can use their existing work to fulfill practical requirements. All students will need to complete third party reports, practical assessment, and a vocational placement logbook. These observations and reports will need to be signed off by a qualified supervisor with at a minimum, the same level qualification. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of placement throughout the duration of the course. All students will need to hold a Blue Card prior to starting their practical work placement. For more information on the 'Blue Card' visit - https://www.bluecard.qld.gov.au or phone: 1800 113 611. Students not currently working in the industry will need to organise a placement in consultation with teaching staff.

VET Student Loan Information

VET Student Loans may be available for eligible students in approved Diploma level qualifications. The loan can be used towards Tuition Fees only and does not cover additional expenses such as textbooks, uniforms, equipment, travel, tools, and accommodation or general living expenses. Loan limits or caps may apply for some eligible courses and where a loan limit is reached for a course, students may be required to pay upfront for any remaining units.

For more information or to check your eligibility for a VET Student Loan, please visit our VET Student Loans webpage or contact us .


Course Details

Course Type Qualification
Student Availability
  • Domestic
Fees For detailed information on Course Fees, visit www.cqu.edu.au/fees
Application Mode
  • Direct To University
How to Apply Please Enquire
Study Area
  • Education and Humanities
Skill Area
  • Child Care
AQF Level Level 5: Diploma

Admission Codes

Domestic Students
Tertiary Admission Centre Codes (TAC) Codes
Not Applicable
International Students
CRICOS Codes
Not Applicable

Student Outcomes, Career Opportunities and Occupations

Early childhood educator; Family day care educator; Family day care co-ordinator; Service Director/Centre Director.

Course Structures

In order to complete this course, you must:

  1. Complete 23 core units
  2. Complete 5 elective units

Study Mode Definitions

  • Online: Online courses provide the flexibility to study without normally requiring a student to visit a campus. Course content is studied through a number of means including the use of online discussion forums, electronic library resources, by contacting lecturers and teachers, and receiving study materials online/electronically. Work integrated learning, including placements, may be included in some courses.
  • On-campus: Students studying in on-campus mode typically are expected to attend and participate in regular, structured on-campus teaching and learning activities throughout the University’s academic term. These activities may include lectures, tutorials, workshops and practice, online or other activities and normally will be timetabled at a CQUniversity campus or approved delivery site.
  • Mixed Mode: Students studying in mixed mode will participate in a combination of online learning activities in addition to site-specific learning activities, which may include residential schools, co-op placements and/or work-integrated learning as a compulsory requirement of a unit. The additional site-specific learning activities are what differentiates a mixed-mode unit from an online unit.

*All study modes may include Vocational placement and/or work integrated learning.

Select a course structure below to view the delivery details, including the different study modes offered for each structure.

Please select a course structure from the options below:
Course Structure - Bridging Teacher

2yrs part time
  • Online
  • Mixed Mode
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Cluster 1 - Wellbeing and Safety
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children More Information Training.gov Details
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 - Provide Care and Nutrition
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE003 Provide care for children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 - Nurturing Relationships and Responsive Practice
CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 - Engage and Promote Children's Learning and Development
CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE022 Promote children's agency More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 - Legislation and Service Quality
CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
BSBLED401 Develop teams and individuals More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 6 - Diversity and Indigenous
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
Other Units - see Entry Requirements
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details
Other Units - usually credited from teaching qualification
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCINM002 Meet community information needs More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
1 CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
1 CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
1 HLTWHS003 - Maintain work health and safety
2 CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
2 CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
2 CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
3 CHCECE020 - Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
3 CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
3 CHCECE026 - Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children
3 CHCECE021 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
4 CHCECE018 - Nurture creativity in children
4 CHCECE022 - Promote children's agency
4 CHCECE023 - Analyse information to inform learning
4 CHCECE024 - Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development
4 CHCECE017 - Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
5 CHCECE025 - Embed sustainable practices in service operations
5 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
5 BSBLED401 - Develop teams and individuals
5 CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
5 CHCECE019 - Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
6 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
6 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety

The following units have no specific enrolment order and you should discuss the order of enrolment for these with your teacher.
Unit Code Unit Name
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
CHCPRP003 Reflect on and improve own professional practice
CHCPOL003 Research and apply evidence to practice
CHCINM002 Meet community information needs
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence

Standard Course Structure

2 years part-time
  • Mixed Mode
  • RPL/RCC/Credit
Cluster 1 - Children's Health and Safety
CHCECE004 Promote and provide healthy food and drinks More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE002 Ensure the health and safety of children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 2 - First Aid
HLTAID004 Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 3 - Workplace Effectiveness
Enrol into one cluster of units at a time, as per the noted sequence.
CHCECE009 Use an approved learning framework to guide practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCLEG001 Work legally and ethically More Information Training.gov Details
CHCPRT001 Identify and respond to children and young people at risk More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 4 - Play and Development
CHCECE013 Use information about children to inform practice More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE010 Support the holistic development of children in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE007 Develop positive and respectful relationships with children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE006 Support behaviour of children and young people More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 5 - Physical and Emotional Wellbeing
CHCECE005 Provide care for babies and toddlers More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE003 Provide care for children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 6 - Culture and Community
CHCECE001 Develop cultural competence More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV002 Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCDIV001 Work with diverse people More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 7 - Health and Safety Management
HLTWHS003 Maintain work health and safety More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE016 Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 8 - Leadership and Service Management
CHCMGT003 Lead the work team More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE019 Facilitate compliance in an education and care service More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE025 Embed sustainable practices in service operations More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 9 - Program Design and Implementation
CHCECE024 Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE023 Analyse information to inform learning More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE022 Promote children's agency More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE018 Nurture creativity in children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE017 Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood More Information Training.gov Details
Cluster 10 - Children's Behavior and Inclusion
CHCECE020 Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE021 Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children More Information Training.gov Details
CHCECE026 Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children More Information Training.gov Details

Unit Sequence

Below is the recommended study sequence for this course. Please enrol in your units as per the following order.
Units with the same sequence number should be enrolled into at the same time.
Sequence Unit
1 CHCECE004 - Promote and provide healthy food and drinks
1 CHCECE002 - Ensure the health and safety of children
2 HLTAID004 - Provide an emergency first aid response in an education and care setting
3 CHCECE009 - Use an approved learning framework to guide practice
3 CHCLEG001 - Work legally and ethically
3 CHCPRT001 - Identify and respond to children and young people at risk
4 CHCECE013 - Use information about children to inform practice
4 CHCECE010 - Support the holistic development of children in early childhood
4 CHCECE007 - Develop positive and respectful relationships with children
4 CHCECE006 - Support behaviour of children and young people
5 CHCECE005 - Provide care for babies and toddlers
5 CHCECE003 - Provide care for children
6 CHCECE001 - Develop cultural competence
6 CHCDIV002 - Promote Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander cultural safety
6 CHCDIV001 - Work with diverse people
7 HLTWHS003 - Maintain work health and safety
7 CHCECE016 - Establish and maintain a safe and healthy environment for children
8 CHCMGT003 - Lead the work team
8 CHCECE019 - Facilitate compliance in an education and care service
8 CHCECE025 - Embed sustainable practices in service operations
9 CHCECE024 - Design and implement the curriculum to foster children's learning and development
9 CHCECE023 - Analyse information to inform learning
9 CHCECE022 - Promote children's agency
9 CHCECE018 - Nurture creativity in children
9 CHCECE017 - Foster the holistic development and wellbeing of the child in early childhood
10 CHCECE020 - Establish and implement plans for developing cooperative behaviour
10 CHCECE021 - Implement strategies for the inclusion of all children
10 CHCECE026 - Work in partnership with families to provide appropriate education and care for children


Course Assessment Information

RPL - Students who have previous informal and formal learning need to advise their trainer/assessor prior to enrolment. If the student wishes to apply for an RPL they need to apply to the RPL Centre.
Credit transfer - If credit for relevant formal qualifications is sought, then the process will be actioned after the student has enrolled in at least one unit of competency as directed by the relevant trainer/assessor. The Trainer/Assessor will work with the student on their credit transfer application, and provide advice and support as necessary.
Assessment Types
Written/Electronic Assessment
Practical Task
Third Party Verification
Project
RPL
Course Learning Outcomes
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Domestic 2019 Availabilities

Course Structure - Bridging Teacher

Mixed Mode
Mixed Mode includes a combination of online learning activities and compulsory site-specific attendance at residential schools and/or workshops.
January: Full Time/Part Time
February: Full Time/Part Time
March: Full Time/Part Time
April: Full Time/Part Time
May: Full Time/Part Time
June: Full Time/Part Time
July: Full Time/Part Time
August: Full Time/Part Time
September: Full Time/Part Time
October: Full Time/Part Time
November: Full Time/Part Time
December: Full Time/Part Time

Standard Course Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2020 Availabilities

Course Structure - Bridging Teacher

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Standard Course Structure

There are currently no intakes scheduled for this course structure.

Domestic 2021 Availabilities

Course Structure - Bridging Teacher

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Standard Course Structure

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Enrolment Sequence

Please refer to the VET Course Planners for further details relating to the enrolment sequence of this course.  


Enrolment advice for Online Delivery

If you are enrolling into CHC50113 and have not completed the CHC30113 qualification you will need to enrol into Cluster 1 – Units HLTWHS003, CHCECE016.


Compulsory attendance requirements

Students who are not currently working in an educational workplace must organise a voluntary work placement.  All students will need to complete third-party reports, practical assessment, and a vocational placement logbook.  These observations and reports will need to be signed off by a qualified supervisor within at a minimum, the same level qualification. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 240 hours of placement throughout the duration of the course.

All students will need to hold a Blue Card prior to starting their practical work placement.  

For more information on the Blue Card visit – https://www.blueard.qld.gov.au or telephone 1800 113 611.


Resource requirements

All resources for this qualification are available online through Moodle.


Optional Attendance

Weekly zoom session options with a teacher to assist students with their study, all details on Moodle.